The average train between Hanover and Altona takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover to Altona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Hanover and Altona. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Altona at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Altona. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Altona station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Hanover to Altona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Altona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Hanover to Altona train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and S-Bahn Hamburg.
The distance between Hanover and Altona is 131.8 km. The road distance is 183 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Two other operators also service this route.